TERRY SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL. Student Registration

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1 TERRY SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL Student Registration

2 Registration Timeline January 17: Registration Information Night cancelled due to snow day! January 26: Registration Info given to students in Homeroom January 29-February 12: Students should return Checklist sheets to Counselors or Homeroom teachers February 12-23: Counselors begin registration visits to classrooms Teachers have been sent their scheduled dates and times March 7: FTCC Registration for rising seniors March 13: FTCC Registration for rising juniors March 23: All courses will be keyed and finalized into PowerSchool Mid-Late July: Schedules will be mailed home to students

3 PowerSchool Registration Registration will be done with counselors and students in one-on-one sessions between February 12 and February 23. To best prepare for registration, students and parents should review the Registration Materials and discuss course options prior to February 12 th. Students are advised to CAREFULLY consider their course options prior to registration. These selections determine the types of courses offered, staffing levels, and the space available in each section.

4 Promotion Standards For promotion from 11 th grade to 12 th grade, a student MUST pass a minimum of 20 credits. Three of these credits must be in English. For promotion from 10 th grade to 11 th grade, a student MUST pass a minimum of 13 credits. Two of these credits must be in English. For promotion from 9 th grade to 10 th grade, a student MUST pass a minimum of 6 credits. One of these credits must be in English. You must also be in attendance for 90% of the class time.

5 Honors Courses More rigorous curriculum Advanced assignments Independent projects Expanded instruction Enrichment activities Must maintain at least a B average These course carry a +.5 point weighting to your GPA.

6 Advanced Placement Courses College-level curriculum Challenging coursework in all subjects Must meet prerequisite requirements Required to take AP Exams in the spring of each school year Must maintain at least a 90 average These courses carry a +1 point weighting to your GPA

7 Teleconference Courses Select courses available (mostly AP) Technology-rich environment Limited space (only 20 spots per class across the county) Students are given a laptop and supporting technology to have two-way student-teacher communication. Students must be on campus DAILY to take these courses.

8 FTCC Courses Students may earn dual credit towards college and high school through Fayetteville Technical Community College. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and certain test scores to be eligible. Students must provide their own transportation. Open to JUNIORS and SENIORS ONLY!

9 Graduation Requirements English (4 Credits) Mathematics (4 Credits) Social Studies (4 Credits) Science (3 Credits) Health & PE (1 Credit) 2 nd Language Not required for Graduation Other CCS Recommendations Not required for Graduation English I English II English III English IV completed completed completed completed Math I Math II Math III 4 th Higher Math completed completed completed completed World History Civics & Economics American History I American History II completed (or) completed (or) AP US History 4 th Social Studies completed completed completed completed Earth/Environmental Biology A Physical Science Course completed completed completed Health & PE completed A two (2) credit minimum in the same language is required for admission into the UNC system. completed (2) Elective Credits of any combination (4) Elective credits in same area: from: CTE College Connections Career & Technical Education JROTC Advanced Placement Arts Education Leadership Second Language Second Language Journalism Arts Education Annual Staff

10 Graduation Requirements cont. Completion of CPR Instruction Should have been completed in Health/PE 28 Credits* Transfer students are required to earn four less than the maximum number of credits they could have earned. Check with your counselor if you are unsure this applies to you.

11 Registration Form

12 Your child will receive a copy of their transcript and a registration packet in Homeroom. The packet includes a graduation checklist with course options listed for the school year. Students will also be given the opportunity to take home a CCS Curriculum Guide. Students are encouraged to take the packet of materials home and seriously discuss course options with their parents. We ask that you sign and return the checklist by February 23 rd. Counselors will take into consideration transcripts, current grades, and teacher recommendations for final course placement. Students should make every effort to make sure they have met all prerequisites for courses they are requesting. This information can be found in the CCS Curriculum Guide. Students will meet with their counselor individually to finalize course requests. Registration schedules have been given to teachers.

13 NC Academic Scholars Overall 4-yr UNWEIGHTED GPA of 3.5 Complete FRC Grad. Requirements Complete 4 course Math Rigor Sequence Two Foreign Language Credits Four Concentration Electives Three electives taken during JR/SR year at Honors, AP, College, or ONLINE level Planning Ahead: Diploma Endorsements College/UNC Endorsement Overall 4-yr WEIGHTED GPA of 2.5 Complete FRC Grad. Requirements Complete 4 course Math Rigor Sequence Two Foreign Language Credits No concentration required Three credits of science including a physical (physics or chemistry), biological, and lab College Endorsement Overall 4-yr UNWEIGHTED GPA of 2.6 Complete FRC Grad. Requirements Complete at least Math Sequence for Community College Entry No world language required No concentration required No additional requirements Career Endorsement Overall 4-yr UNWEIGHTED GPA of 2.6 Complete FRC Grad. Requirements Complete Math sequence aligned with post-secondary plans. (Math I, II and III req.) No world language required Four credits constituting a CTE Cluster Earn at least one industry-related credential (Career Readiness Certificate)

14 Due Dates Registration Checklists are due by February 23 rd in the Counseling Office. Registration will be completed with your child regardless of this form being turned in. This form is to ensure that you understand the registration process and your child s requirements to graduate. If a student misses their day and time to register, counselors will make every effort to register your child once scheduled dates are completed with classroom teachers. Course request changes cannot be made in PowerSchool beyond March 23, 2018.

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